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East Providence

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
13.284
State:
Rhode Island

East Providence is a city located in Providence County, Rhode Island. East Providence has a 2026 population of 48,415. East Providence is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 2.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,052 in 2020.

The median household income in East Providence is $75,912 with a poverty rate of 10.1%. The median age in East Providence is 45.1 years: 41.3 years for males, and 49.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.1 males.

48.4K
Total Population
3,645
Density (mi²)
227 0.47%
Growth

East Providence Population

East Providence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202648,4152270.47%
202548,1882270.47%
202447,9615931.25%
202347,3682630.56%
202247,1051770.38%
202146,928-124-0.26%
202047,052-78-0.17%
201947,479-96-0.2%
201847,5751860.39%
201747,389-112-0.24%
201647,501240.05%
201547,477530.11%
201447,424220.05%
201347,402380.08%
201247,3641320.28%
201147,232880.19%
201047,1441070.23%
200048,688-1,692-3.36%
199050,380-600-1.18%
198050,9802,7735.75%
197048,2076,25214.9%
196041,9556,05516.87%
195035,9003,73511.61%
194032,1652,1707.23%
193029,9958,20237.64%
192021,7935,98537.86%
191015,8083,67030.24%
190012,1383,71644.12%
18908,4223,36666.57%
18805,05600%

Median Age

Overall: 45.1 years
Female: 49.3 years
Male: 41.3 years

East Providence Adults

There are 39,882 adults, (9,816 of whom are seniors) in East Providence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 23,396 (49.5%)
Male: 23,885 (50.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Providence includes 73.92% White, 6.32% Black or African American, 5.22% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White34,94873.92%
Two or more races5,35011.32%
Black or African American2,9896.32%
Other race2,4695.22%
Asian1,2142.57%
Native American2900.61%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander210.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,1604.57%
Other race1,3562.87%
White5411.14%
Black or African American2110.45%
Native American1720.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White34,40772.77%
Two or more races3,1906.75%
Black or African American2,7785.88%
Asian1,2142.57%
Other race1,1132.35%
Native American1180.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander210.04%

East Providence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Providence 's average per capita income is $58,823. Household income levels show a median of $75,912. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$129,188-
Families$113,648$133,094
Households$75,912$103,367
Non Families$43,661$63,213

$58,823

Average Income

$75,912

Median Household Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)